Freak storm hits parts of Penang; trees uprooted, fishing boats damaged


BALIK PULAU: Parts of Penang were hit by a freak storm on Wednesday night (Feb 16) with strong winds damaging fishing boats in the state's southwest district and a home in Jalan Pondok Upeh here.

State Environment and Welfare Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said based on reports received from the authorities, 12 boats were damaged during the incident.

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